Facial Aesthetics
Facial Rejuvenation Treatments
Facial rejuvenation treatments can be the reduction of fine lines and wrinkles with injections and/or soft tissue enhancements with the use of injectable fillers. Catherine Tannahill has been trained in facial aesthetic techniques since 2005 and will be happy to meet you to assess you face and discuss your requirements. At your facial assessment appointment you will be given full information about the appropriate options available for you to achieve the results that you desire. You will be given an estimate of costs and an explanation of any potential risks, pre-treatment instructions and also aftercare instructions. You will be given adequate time to consider your options. If you choose to proceed with your treatment at the same appointment, the fee for your assessment will be waived.
Wrinkle Relaxing Injections
Deep wrinkles such as crow's feet and frown lines are caused by overactive muscle movement which gradually wears away the collagen in the skin, causing the skin to sink and wrinkles to appear. We use a substance that has been used worldwide for a number of years in the medical field to relax facial muscles. This is injected directly and virtually pain-free, into the wrinkles. This will make the face look smoother, younger and more relaxed. If you have repeated treatments you will find that lines and wrinkles become less deep, and you can leave longer intervals between treatments. Our training enables us to inject specific muscles, minimising any loss of facial expression, to give a natural and rejuvenated appearance.
This can also be used in facial re-shaping eg lifting the eyebrow or correcting asymmetrical facial features. It is not effective for static lines - lines which do not disappear when skin around the line is stretched out under tension. It cannot correct fine lines caused by the sun or natural age-related skin sag. Very heavy lines may need more than one treatment.
How long will it last?
The treatment will generally take 5-8 days to work and lasts between 3-4 months. To prolong the benefits a repetition of the treatment is recommended.
Soft Tissue Enhancements
Restylane is a filler. This product is identical to natural substances in the body and are completely natural and safe.
Fillers can be used to plump out lines on your face, restoring volume to give a smoother, softer, fresher and more youthful appearance. They can be used for lines and wrinkles around the mouth, forehead, nose and eyes.
The latest injectables can create lips that are the size and shape that you desire, restoring fullness that time has depleted. Fillers can also be used to enhance natural features, to give them greater volume and define the lip line. Lips that are soft and full help create a beaming smile and a more confident appearance.
We use hyaluronic acid fillers, Restylane, at the Practice. These require no allergy testing prior to their use. They work by stimulating the body’s own production of hyaluronic acid, thus resulting in better lubrication and cushioning under the skin surface.
Restylane is a laboratory produced filler that is biodegradable.
Treatment will last 6-9 months and will need topping up when you feel the effect starting to wear off - any time between 6 and 12 months.
Why Dentists offer this treatment
Dentists have the perfect skills for this type of cosmetic work. We have years of practice at giving injections and we are highly knowledgeable about the anatomy of the face (muscles, nerves and blood vessels etc). We are used to looking at people’s faces to observe symmetry and create aesthetically pleasing smiles. We are also able to use traditional local anaesthesia for some of the techniques as required.
Catherine Tannahill is registered to the IHAS Register of Injectable Providers. Go to www.treatmentsyoucantrust.co.uk.